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The 6th Annual Grindstone Comedy Festival

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The 6th Annual Grindstone Comedy Festival - Tickets on sale now!

Double Fantasy by Kyle Beal

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dhARTworld is delighted to present Kyle Beal’s debut solo exhibition with the gallery, Double Fantasy, from May 8 to May 30, 2025. 

A Spring Haiku Contest from Copper Kettle Gameworks

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A Spring Haiku contest for an upcoming videogame, exploring the sometimes difficult relationship between the calendar seasons, and Alberta's actual seasonal expressions.

DEADLINE: May 29, 2025 - 5:59 am

Eight-Step Editing Workshop

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An interactive workshop that teaches proven, practical strategies for improving a piece of writing.

Asian Communities in Canada: Representations in Comics

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Experience the power of comics through this virtual exhibition featuring artists of Asian heritage in Canada, on view from May 8 to June 15, 2025.

Loose Change: An art exhibit by Dale Kalfeisch

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Using a mix of wood veneers, ink, and intricate routing, Dale creates striking prairie and mountain scenes that capture the interplay of nature, perspective, and the ever-evolving landscape, inviting viewers into a quiet contemplation of change.

Edmonton International Jazz Festival

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Connecting Edmonton to the world through music with their annual Summer Jazz Festival.

Orcas: Our Shared Future Opening

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Dive into Orcas: Our Shared Future on opening day at the Royal Alberta Museum and get a free limited-edition Orcas pin!

Grindstone Theatre School's Improv 101 at The Orange Hub!

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Grindstone Theatre School's Now running out of The Orange Hub!

Grindstone Theatre School's Acting 101 at The Orange Hub!

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Grindstone Theatre School's Acting 101 Now at The Orange Hub!